How to make it

cook on a low simmer2-3 hours, do not add salt until the beans are done. salt makes the skin of the bean tough

in a fry pan, brown ground beef or linguica (or both really good) season with season saltpepper and salt to taste

add browned and drained meat, salt, and stewed tomatoesto pot

if you let the water cook out of pot do not add cold water add hot water to the pan. cold water will turn the beans black.Make sure the burner is not to high a low simmer is the best way to cook beans.don't try to rush them